Vagabond Traveler 14" Full Leather Sport Motor Travel Backpack L62.Chocolate

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Price: $269.00    

Product Feature

• Dimension: 14 * 12.5 * 7.5"; 3 full leather straps
• Weight 9 lb; internal size: 13 * 10.5"; 3 compartments
• Front compartment: 2 big pockets, pen holders
• Shoulder strap 37.5 - 67"; big front pocket 10.5 *10 "
• Back pocket for magazine, newpaper, documents etc.

Product Description

A wise man once said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Wherever your journey takes you, travel confidently with Vagabond Traveler bags. At Vagabond Traveler, our demonstrated objective is to provide ruggedly stylish, high quality bags at affordable prices. Each bag is manufactured from the finest materials and built to last for decades. Our leather is lined by premium suede with highest grade industrial nylon and cut with precision for your VT bags. The full grain leather used to manufacturer our bags are expertly tanned, revealing its natural beauty. Potential stress locations are reinforced with durable and stylish rivets. Our indestructible nickel-plated buckles provide the finishing touch. The result is a ruggedly elegant and practical bag whose appearance improves with age! Now is a perfect time to demonstrate your independence with a VT bags and its mark of distinction. If by chance you see "cattle scars", wrinkles, even cow smell on your bags, those are not imperfections (raw, unfinished/un-sanded leather). They are in fact unique scars from cattle branding, barbed wire or "skirmishes" with other cows, etc. In leather circles, they are often considered desirable, as they set your bag apart from ALL others. OIL Tanned Cowhide Leather Ages Beautify, Soft, Dark and Comfortable. The OLD, THE MORE VALUE.

Vagabond Traveler 14" Full Leather Sport Motor Travel Backpack L62.Chocolate Review

The Good:
-Thick, quality leather in most of the bag(I measured 3.0mm in some places)
-Strong stitching
-Shoulder bag/backpack convertible
The Bad:
-Two small areas of thin leather on the sides of the front small pocket (minor gripe)
-Made in China (The seller was not upfront about this, but I did some fact checking of my own)
-Leather is very dry when first received, needed LOTS of conditioner

Now for the long version:

When I opened the packaging for this bag, my office was filled with the smell of leather and tanning agents. I actually had to let it sit outside overnight to help dissipate the smell!
This bag has several compartments fit for a variety of items. It has three larger sections, each fit for a 15" to 16" laptop, and a thin front section for papers or a folder or two. The middle large section has a small interior pocket on each side, while the front large section has loops for pens and a pair of pouches. Both pouches are -exactly-large enough to hold a Ti-89-sized calculator, which is great for students!
The leather used to make this bag is thick and super tough. It will survive a long time. The finish is beautiful (after treatment) and will probably only get better with age. Construction on the bag is pretty strong. I would not say it is as strong as a Saddleback bag, but the price difference should tell you that, and the fact that these bags are made in China. The stitching is tight and uses thick, nylon thread that looks stout enough to withstand quite a beating. The inside is lined with suede, giving the bag a bit of a luxurious feel when opened.
I have stuffed it full of textbooks, laptop, and miscellaneous tools and it took them with ease. I would recommend using the included backpack straps when carrying substantial weight in this bag.
If you are wondering about the buckles in the picture, the white appearance is from the protective tissue paper they wrap the hardware with. The hardware is really chrome-colored and shiny.

NOTE: When I received this bag, the leather was a bit dry, and needed some conditioning. I applied some Lexol to it, and the leather became even more attractive and pliable. The fact that I had to apply conditioner is not a big con, because all fine leather products should be conditioned to prevent premature wearing, but the bag was quite dry. You will be glad you had conditioner around after you apply it to this bag. It will dramatically improve the look, feel, and life of the bag. Apply conditioner liberally, as the makers of this bag did not endow it with enough conditioner to reveal its true beauty and flexibility. By liberally, I mean that this bag drinks conditioner like a corrupt dictator drinks cognac, so really slather the conditioner on there. It will absorb all you've got.

If you want a durable, beautiful leather backpack that doubles as a shoulder bag, this is a good candidate.
The seller is prompt, polite, and helpful, but does not like to talk about the fact that the bags are made outside of the USA.

I give this bag four stars.

UPDATE: The leather has had a few weeks to absorb the conditioner I applied, and the bag looks incredible. The color has become a deep red-brown. The feel is impeccable, some of the best leather I have felt. I like the bag more every time I use it or look at it.

UPDATE 2: After having the bag for a few months, I decided to cut out the gusset in the back, the one without the pen holders. I did this for the purpose of joining the two large interior sections into one. I am so glad I did this. It can be used as a more proper backpack with the now-appropriately-sized main compartment. Before this, the two compartments were best for textbooks, but now I use it as my overnight bag. It had no effect on the integrity of the bag. Plus, I got the thick suede divider and cut it into bottom liners for each of the pockets.
Additionally, the bag continues to take on more scuffs and marks, making this piece of leathercraft look better all the time.

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